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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 979.32 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 979.32 and 364.08 is: 545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 979.32 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/979.32 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 979.32 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 356,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,550.83/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.79

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